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40 Summer Eye Makeup Looks That We Can't Stop Staring At

When it comes to eye makeup, here's our mantra—the brighter the better. No matter how light or dark your skin tone, there's no reason to shy away from bold, saturated hues. We promise, it won't distract just attract (attention that is!) These incredible, refreshingly unexpected 40 looks will get you inspired to try something new perhaps even beyond summer.

When it comes to eye makeup, here's our mantra—the brighter the better. No matter how light or dark your skin tone, there's no reason to shy away from bold, saturated hues. We promise, it won't distract just attract (attention that is!) These incredible, refreshingly unexpected 40 looks will get you inspired to try something new perhaps even beyond summer.

Kelly Rowland certainly knows how to make a red carpet beauty statement.

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Pretty in Purple: Tashiana Washington

Blend several shade of purple together for a big night out. Don't forget a finishing touch of volumizing mascara.

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Pretty in Purple: Keri Hilson

The creator of the "Pretty Girl Rock" stuns in a smoky purple eye.

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Silver Siren: Justine Skye

Complement your rich, cocoa skin with pop of silver and a nude lip.

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Silver Siren: Zoë Kravitz

We love this risky-but-perfect execution of a silvery-white smoky eye (who knew?!)

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Silver Siren: Adrienne Bailon

"The Real" co-host looks almost doll-like with mod makeup and out-to-there lashes.

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Silver Siren: Kelis

Frosty white shadow has never looked better. A touch of black liner makes it super modern.

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Tickled Pink: Uzo Aduba

Aduba channels the bronze goddess she is with a mix of pinks and golds.

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Tickled Pink: Wendy Raquel Robinson

Pink can be a great alternative base instead of brown or beige.

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Jennifer Lopez, 47

Aside from being in optimal shape from dancing and working out, J.Lo also credits getting sleep to keeping her youthful. “I try to always to get as much sleep as I can so that I can start the day well rested and do my morning meditation and affirmations.”

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Green Light: Jada Pinkett-Smith

Mrs. Smith puts the emphasis on her hazel eyes with a glam green shadow.

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Green Light: Solange

Not one to be afraid to take a risk, Solange matches her shadow to her ensemble.

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Green Light: Gabourey Sidibe

Complement your colors by mixing in everyday hues like chocolate brown to tone it down.

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Green Light: Sanaa Lathan

This ageless beauty keep it simple with a slight touch of green.

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Green Light: Leona Lewis

Not ready to commit to a full shadow? A swipe of hunter green underneath your waterline does the trick.

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Green Light: Nicki Minaj

Nicki may have undergone a make-under since this picture was captured, but we're still fans!